Center Drink Holder

[Zseventy-one]

Even though used parts prices seem extraordinarily high, I was able to get a decent color matching cup holder off flea-bay for around 20-30 bucks.
Just a thought to share that might help...
While some prices appear outrageous, don't let that discourage you. Mark all of the parts you want as favorites/add them to your watch list. Sellers can see your interested in their part and will sometimes send you side offers. I've have seller's discount the price by over 50% before in some cases...just my $0.02.

 

[1ton-o-fun]

So, yes, it was a factory option, but a lot of trucks didn't have them. Only the higher option trucks did.

My fleet truck (EVERY county road department in Kentucky and Indiana had trucks like mine) is a bare bones Cheyenne. The only options it has is an automatic transmission, air conditioning and this cup holder we're all talking about!.
Now that I know they're hard to find, I'll keep an eye out for them!

 

[1ton-o-fun]

I just went back through my "Hello from Louisville!" thread. The RPO code for the cup holder is SVA, and my '93 Silverado has them as well!

 

[kennythewelder]

FWIW, IDK a if the cup holder is the same way, but I know that the dash in the 95 up trucks are all black plastic that is painted to match the interior color. I have sanded and repaired several spots on my 97, dash, ( cracks ECT.,) And under the gray the plastic it's black. Point being, if the cup holder is the wrong color, it can always be painted. Some people aware by SEM interior,,, plastic paint, but I have had issues with that paint. I have had good luck with Dupli-color vinal and fabric paint. It's about $15 a can, but for me, it's an exact match to my med gray interior.

 

[pgutier1]

I added this to my rig and so glad I did!

 

[pgutier1]

My 1993 truck has the center drink holder right under the stereo. It is a stock option and the internals are plastic and have broken, so you can put a drink in it right now without having it fall straight through. I went to the junk yard and out of the 15-25 trucks and burbs, non had the center drink holder. It wasn't that other people had taken them, they just weren't part of the dash, like it was an upgraded special option from the factory....Was this a factory option? I will keep searching but damn are they expensive on the ebays and everyone's car needs a drink holder!

I have a spare gray one if you want. I have no idea what they are valued at?

If you don't buy the one from RichLo, I see them all the time at the junk yards in the Bay Area. I can get you one the next time I see one.

 

[Taker442]

I would like to find one myself. Would be will to buy one if someone has one.
I have the light tan interior.
Just let me know

 

[1500z71]

FWIW, IDK a if the cup holder is the same way, but I know that the dash in the 95 up trucks are all black plastic that is painted to match the interior color. I have sanded and repaired several spots on my 97, dash, ( cracks ECT.,) And under the gray the plastic it's black. Point being, if the cup holder is the wrong color, it can always be painted. Some people aware by SEM interior,,, plastic paint, but I have had issues with that paint. I have had good luck with Dupli-color vinal and fabric paint. It's about $15 a can, but for me, it's an exact match to my med gray interior.

How you fixing those cracks? My '93 is starting to hairline and it's garage kept for most of the year.

 

[kennythewelder]

How you fixing those cracks? My '93 is starting to hairline and it's garage kept for most of the year.

It is not easy. About the best method I have found so far, is the open up a section where the crack is, big enough so that you can slide in a backer ( I use some aluminum). Then JB weld that in place, and reinstall the plastic piece you had to cut out so fit in the aluminum. After that dryes over night, then you can fill the crack with JB weld. This may take a few times to build it up so it can be sanded. Then sand down, and paint to match. I have seen a few other tricks like melt in some thick wire mech, and blend in when it's still hot, but again, this will take some sanding and filling. I am thinking about a coverlay dash cover though. I have seen a few in person. It is very hard to tell that it's not the OE dash. Here is a link to a repair I did a while back.Post in thread 'Interior plastic repair' https://www.gmt400.com/threads/interior-plastic-repair.51800/post-1144044

 

[1500z71]

It is not easy. About the best method I have found so far, is the open up a section where the crack is, big enough so that you can slide in a backer ( I use some aluminum). Then JB weld that in place, and reinstall the plastic piece you had to cut out so fit in the aluminum. After that dryes over night, then you can fill the crack with JB weld. This may take a few times to build it up so it can be sanded. Then sand down, and paint to match. I have seen a few other tricks like melt in some thick wire mech, and blend in when it's still hot, but again, this will take some sanding and filling. I am thinking about a coverlay dash cover though. I have seen a few in person. It is very hard to tell that it's not the OE dash. Here is a link to a repair I did a while back.Post in thread 'Interior plastic repair' https://www.gmt400.com/threads/interior-plastic-repair.51800/post-1144044

Damn that's really innovative. That actually would work so perfectly on my dad's '92, he has pieces that you can actually already lift up and out. Mine isn't bad and definitely not noticeable to any passenger, but I've just had my seats and headliner redone, and other than being dirty, my interior is in remarkably great shape, so you can imagine how sucky it was when I noticed those cracks. The JB Weld might be a better current solution for me when the cracks widen a bit. You ever think of trying the fiberglass method?